Friday 26 February 2016

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog for Sunday, 28 February 2016

Don’t forget – Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, 27 Feb 2016
It’s a great way to start your weekend.  Bring a friend!
 
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK
THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Sunday, 28 February, 2016

 8:00  am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Communion
 9:15  am           St. George’s, East River            Morning Prayer
11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Eucharist
 4:30  pm           All Saints’, Canaan                    Holy Eucharist
                                                                       

Readings: Isaiah 55: 1-9; Psalm 63: 1-8; 1 Corinthians 10: 1 –13;
Luke 13: 1-9
 
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TAKE A MOMENT ON TUESDAYS

 Every Tuesday between 12:00 and 12:05 pm, a moment will be taken to pray for the refugees of the world.    We hope you will join us in prayer at that time


ANNOUNCEMENTS


WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, 4 March in St. Augustine’s Church

FOOD BANK – All donations are always gratefully received.


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Invited’ Lenten Series

Tuesday, 1 March from 6:30-8:30 pm.
St. Mark’s, Martin’s Point

Light snack provided

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS  -  (Vintage Voices, Band, Tuneful Tots) on Mon, 29 Feb, from 1:00 - 4:30 pm
 
BIBLE TALK - on Wed, 2 Mar, from 10:30 - 12:00 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.  All Welcome! 

LENTEN LUNCHEONS:  at 12:00 pm on Wednesday 2 Mar – Speaker: David Adams Topic: The Bees’ Knees.  
                                                                               
CHOIR PRACTICE - on Thurs, 3 Mar, 7:30 pm in Tuck Hall.


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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Sunday, 6 March 2016
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
(Mothering Sunday)

 8:00 am            St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Communion
       11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Parish Family Worship
                                                                       
Readings: Joshua 5: 9-12; Psalm 32: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15: 1-3
 
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
 
“The main problem with this great obsession for saving time is very simple:
you can't save time. You can only spend it.
But you can spend it wisely or foolishly.”
Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh

Friday 19 February 2016

 
Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog for
Sunday, 21 February 2016
 
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Sunday, 21 February, 2016
THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Parish Eucharist and
                                                                        Annual Meeting

Readings: Genesis 15: 1-12; Psalm 27; Philippians 3: 17 – 4:1;
Luke 13: 31-35
 
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TAKE A MOMENT ON TUESDAYS

 Every Tuesday between 12:00 and 12:05 pm, a moment will be taken to pray for the refugees of the world.    We hope you will join us in prayer at that time

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE MEETING -  on Wed, 2 March at 6:30 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.
FOOD BANK –  Gluten free produce is always welcome.

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Can you relate to others why you are a Christian?
What is the benefit in regular worship?

‘Invited’ Lenten Series

Tuesday, 23 February from 6:30-8:30 pm.

St. Stephen’s Parish Centre

Come early to view the video (6:15 pm)

Light snack provided.

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS  -  (Vintage Voices, Band, Tuneful Tots) on Mon, 22 Feb, from 1:00 - 4:30 pm
 
BIBLE TALK - on Wed, 24 Feb, from 10:30 - 12:00 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.  All Welcome! 

LENTEN LUNCHEONS:  at 12:00 pm on Wednesday 24 Feb – Speaker Robert Manuel
 Topic: Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.   
                                                                               
CHOIR PRACTICE - on Thurs, 18 Feb, 7:30 pm in Tuck Hall.


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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK
THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Sunday, 28 February, 2016

 8:00  am         St. Stephen’s, Chester              Holy Communion
 9:15  am         St. George’s, East River            Morning Prayer
11:00 am         St. Stephen’s, Chester              Holy Eucharist
 4:30  pm         All Saints’, Canaan                   Holy Eucharist
                                                                       

Readings: Isaiah 55: 1-9; Psalm 63: 1-8; 1 Corinthians 10: 1 –13;
Luke 13: 1-9
 
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Friday 12 February 2016

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog for
Sunday, 14 February, 2016
 
Wishing you a week full of love and thoughtfulness.
 
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Sunday, 14 February, 2016
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

       8:00 am             St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Communion
  9:15 am             St. George’s, East River              Holy Eucharist
11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester              Holy Eucharist

Readings: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11; Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16; Romans 10: 8b-13;
Luke 4: 1-13

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TAKE A MOMENT ON TUESDAYS

 Every Tuesday between 12:00 and 12:05 pm,
a moment will be taken to pray for the refugees of the world.    
We hope you will join us in prayer at that time

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

HERITAGE DAY -  Monday, 15 Feb – Parish Office Closed.
ANNUAL PARISH REPORT FOR 2015 – Copies available at the back of the church.
MUSICAL FRIENDS -  Classes resume on Monday, 22 February.
FOOD BANK – Cereals and juices are always welcome.


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Can you relate to others why you are a Christian?
What is the benefit in regular worship?

‘Invited’ Lenten Series

Tuesday, 16 February from 6:30-8:30 pm.
St. Stephen’s Parish Centre
Come early to view the video (6:15 pm)
Light snack provided.

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS  -  (Vintage Voices, Band, Tuneful Tots) NO classes on Mon, 15 Feb, from 1:00 - 4:30 pm Resuming Mon, 22 February
 
BIBLE TALK - on Wed, 17 Feb, from 10:30 - 12:00 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.  All Welcome!   
                                                                               
CHOIR PRACTICE - on Thurs, 18 Feb, 7:30 pm in Tuck Hall.

ANNUAL MEETING –  Parish Annual Meeting on Sun, 21 February at
St. Stephen’s Church.

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Sunday, 21 February, 2016

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

11:00 am         St. Stephen’s, Chester              Parish Eucharist and
                                                                 Annual Meeting

Readings: Genesis 15: 1-12; Psalm 27; Philippians 3: 17 – 4:1;
Luke 13: 31-35


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Friday 5 February 2016

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog for
Sunday, 7 February 2016.
 
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WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
Sunday, 7 February, 2016
TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

   8:00 am             St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Communion
 9:15 am             St. George’s, East River            Prayers &        
                                                                        Annual Meeting
11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Eucharist   
4:30 pm             All Saints’, Canaan                    Prayers &      
                                                                         Annual Meeting

Readings: Exodus 34: 29-25; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12 4:2;
Luke 9: 81-36
 
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TAKE A MOMENT ON TUESDAYS

 Every Tuesday between 12:00 and 12:05 pm, a moment will be taken to pray for the refugees of the world.    We hope you will join us in prayer at that time

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

‘INVITED’ SERIES – For more information on this great series. Call 902-275-3804

CHESTER COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE CLINIC – on Mon, 8 Feb 1:00-3:00 pm and 5:00-8:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Chester. 
FOOD BANK – Cereals and juices are always welcome.


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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
PANCAKE SUPPER

Tuesday, 9 February from 5:00-6:00 pm.

Pancake supper at the Parish Centre.
All parishioners welcome.
Serving from 5:00 to 6:00pm.
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Free will offering.

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS  -  (Vintage Voices, Band, Tuneful Tots) on Mon, 8 Feb, from 1:00 - 4:30 pm 
 
BIBLE TALK - on Wed, 10 Feb, from 10:30 - 12:00 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.  All Welcome!   
                                                                               
CHOIR PRACTICE - on Thurs, 11 Feb, 7:30 pm in Tuck Hall.

ANNUAL MEETING – for St. Stephen’s Church on Sun, 21 February.


 
 
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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Wednesday, 10 February 2016
ASH WEDNESDAY

10:00 am         St. Stephen’s Chester                        Imposition of Ashes with
                                                                        Holy Communion
7:00 pm           St. Stephen’s, Chester                       Imposition of Ashes with
                                                                        Holy Eucharist   

Readings: Joel 2: 1-2l 12-17; Psalm 51: 1-17;
Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21

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Sunday, 14 February, 2016
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

8:00 am             St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Communion
9:15 am             St. George’s, East River            Holy Eucharist
11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Eucharist

Readings: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11; Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16; Romans 10: 8b-13;
Luke 4: 1-13

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